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The Old Man's Reasons for Buying a 2 Family Home

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:06:02 -0600

Papa always preached: " buy a two family or multi-family Home" In fact his first home was a 2 family home with a 2 car garage and a finished basement with serperate entrance.

Here are his reasons for buying a two family home:

Rent! That's right you will be getting money to help pay the loan.
Many 2 families home are about the same price or just a bit more than single family homes insome areas.
Build equity faster.
Fewer multi family homes in the market.
Helps you save money to put towards another property.
When you are ready for a new home, keep your multi family home as your investment property. Now you are getting multible rental payments.

Papa was right not only did my first property make me some money, but it also paid for a college education.

If your are interested in building your equity and would like more information on multi family homes in your area, give me a call or email me for a list of homes.

loutrillo@prunewjersey.com

http://rapidsellers.com/ltrillo

Freehold Twp., NJ Real Estate Market Report for Oct. 2008

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:32:53 -0600

Freehold Twp.Real Estate Market Report for Oct 2008

The following are single family homes that are undercontract or sold in the month of August:

Single Family Under Contract: 39

Low: $200,000

High: $1,199,000

Avg.: $620,993

avg. days on the market: 109

Single Family Sold: 16

Low: $280,000

High: $1,000,000

Avg.: $619,934

Avg days on the market: 85

Expired Listings Single Famliy: 18

Low: $279,900

High: $1,350,000

Avg: $656,066

Avg. days on the market: 159

EXPIRED LISTINGS: WHY DIDN'T YOUR HOME SELL?

CALL ME OR GO TO MY WEBSITE TO FIND OUT!

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

Manalapan NJ

732.567.2393

http://www.rapidsellers.com/ltrillo

Freehold Boro New Jersey Real Estate Market report for Oct. 2008

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:57:54 -0600

Freehold Boro Real Estate Market Report for Oct 2008

The following are single family homes that are undercontract or sold in the month of August:

Single Family Under Contract: 15

Low: $159,000

High: $569,900

Avg.: $295,638

avg. days on the market: 118

Single Family Sold: 6

Low: $165,000

High: $572,500

Avg.: $313,750

Avg days on the market: 105

Expired Listings Single Famliy: 8

Low: $249,900

High: $599,900

Avg: $352,288

Avg. days on the market: 180

EXPIRED LISTINGS: WHY DIDN'T YOUR HOME SELL?

CALL ME OR GO TO MY WEBSITE TO FIND OUT!

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

Manalapan NJ

732.567.2393

http://www.rapidsellers.com/ltrillo

Manalpan, New Jersey market report for Oct. 2008

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:40:42 -0600

Manalapan Real Estate Market Report for Oct 2008

The following are single family homes that are undercontract or sold in the month of August:

Single Family Under Contract: 33

Low: $165,000

High: $1,299,900

Avg.: $581,613

avg. days on the market: 104

Single Family Sold: 20

Low: $218,000

High: $1,162,492

Avg.: $581,613

Avg days on the market: 103

Expired Listings Single Famliy:

Low: $218,000

High: $1,162,495

Avg: $531,587

Avg. days on the market: 103

EXPIRED LISTINGS: WHY DIDN'T YOUR HOME SELL?

CALL ME OR GO TO MY WEBSITE TO FIND OUT!

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

Manalapan NJ

732.567.2393

http://www.rapidsellers.com/ltrillo

Top 5 places to eat in Manalapan NJ

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:30:21 -0500

These are just some of the good places to eat in Manalapan:

Manalapan Lunchette

Good home made food

Manalapan Diner

located right on rt 9 N. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try there Gyro.

Wegman's

Not only a supermarket but great prepare foods, fresh fish and a chinese buffet

Mezza Luna

Good all around Italian food, but you got to love their pizza

Old Silver Tavern

Can't go wrong with a beer and a hamburger

Matawan New Jersey home w/ extra lot

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:59:36 -0500

**ADDED BONUS...SALE ALSO INCLUDES BLOCK 71 LOT 30 WHICH IS APPX .50 ACRE** THIS RANCH HOME SITS ON BEAUTFIUL WOODED PROPERTY IN DESIREABLE LOCHSLEA HEIGHTS, ON LOVELY QUIET RESIDENTIAL STREET, MINUTES FROM ALL MAJOR HWYS & NYC TRANSPORTATION. FEATURES INCLUDE UPDATED KITCHEN & APPLCS, ANDERSEN WINDOWS THROUGHOUT, UPDATED MAIN BATH, HWBB HEAT, LR, DR, 3 BDRMS, 2 FULL BATHS, NEWER ROOF (4YEARS), UPDATED DECK, FULL WALK-OUT BASEMENT. READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

3 bedrooms

2 baths

basement

extra lot

$319,800

CALL OR EMAIL SEE OR FOR MORE INFO

Matawan NJ Home Close to Train Station

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:49:55 -0500

Updated Colonial with fantastic location for NYC commuter. Short walk to Aberdeen train. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Eat-In-Kitchen, Wrap around porch, Deck. Nice backyard with pool, Storage shed, Fenced and Private! Plenty of room to park your vehicles and a quiet park across the street!

Close to Train Station

3 bedrooms

2 baths

basement

$314,900

CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFO OR TO SEE

DO IT NOW!

Best Buy In Keansburg New Jersey

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:41:24 -0500

BEST BUY FOR A 4 BEDROOM COLONIAL WITH NEW ROOF, NEW HWH,NEWER FENCE CENTRAL AIR LARGE SUNNY ROOMS,& PRICED TO SELL! A LOT OF HOUSE FOR THE MONEY! NEAR BEACH & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. AHS POLICY TOO!

4 bedrooms

1.5 baths

near beach

$264,900

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFO

Ugly Bargain Homes for Sale in Freehold, NJ

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:35:41 -0500

Distress, ugly, fixerupper homes for sale @ great prices

for a free complete list of these home email or call me

HAPPY HOUSE HUNTING!

Jackson New Jersey Home with acre Lot

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:20:26 -0500

New Roof (10/1/08) On This Spacious Home. 1 Acre Lot In Rural Setting* Huge Mstr Bdrm W/Wood Floors, Recessed Lights, Lots Of Storage Space & Updated Full Bath* 2nd Bedroom Also Has Full Bath* Large LR/DR Combo For Entertaining* W/B Fireplace With Insert In Family Room Provides Plenty Of Warmth On Cold Nights* Central Air & Furnace Replaced In 2002, Hot Water Heater 2 Years Old* Close To I-195, Easy Access To Turnpike & Parkway* Near Six Flags Great Adventure For Kids/Outlet Stores For Shoppers*

4 bedrooms

3 baths

basement

1 acre

$340,000

Call or email for more info or to see the property

DO IT NOW!

Great Deal on Home in Jackson NJ

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:10:54 -0500

Upgraded home with hardwood flrs & stairs on uppper level, 6-panel doors, newer flrs on lower level, wood-burning FPL in FR with slider to back yard. Enjoy the Trex deck(2008), patio, Ing Pool w/ new liner & filter in 2008, gas grill, sprinkler syst--all on .47 acre. MBdrm w/mirrored closet drs. Garage converted to 18X20 room and 6X20 storage area. A spacious and well maintained home complete with security syst. Buyer responsible for CCO-- house being sold "AS IS". SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL.

3 bedrooms

1.5 baths

$340,000

Call today to make offer

for more infom or to see home call or email me

DO IT NOW!

Howell, NJ Home For Sale

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:59:11 -0500

Cozy family home in a great neighborhood, close to public transportation and shopping. Cathedral vaulted, cedar ceiling in living room, vaulted ceilings in kitchen and dining areas, skylights in kitchen and bathroom, oak banisters, fireplace, Andersen windows, granite counters in kitchen, newer carpets, concrete 2 car driveway. Tranquil backyard with inground pool, pond with exotic fish, shed. New wood floor in family room. Newer heating and A/C....

4 bedrooms

2 baths

1 car

in ground pool

$325,000

Call or email for more info or to see

Sell your home for top dollar even in this market

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:53:36 -0500

Find out the do's and dont's of selling a home.

Pricing

Terms

Presentation and more

For free reports and advise go to:

http://momouthoceanmls.com/LouTrillo

or email:

loutrillo@prunewjersey.com

It's been 180 days and your home still did not sell!

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:44:29 -0500

What are the reasons?

every home sells why not yours?

For Free market Analysis call

732-567-2393

or Email:

loutrillo@prunewjersey.com

Free reports and advise go to:

http://momouthoceanmls.com/LouTrillo

Lovely Homes, Quiet Street, Great Nieghborhood

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:37:38 -0500

Many homes in desirable area at your right price

Call for List w/ pictures

or email:

loutrillo@prunewjersey.com

or visit:

http://momouthoceanmls.com/LouTrillo

Freehold Twp., NJ Real Estate Market Report for Sept. 2008

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:48:17 -0500

The following are single family homes that are undercontract or sold in the month of September:

Single Family Under Contract: 45

Low: $200,000

High: $1,175,000

Avg.: $640,524

Avg Days on Market: 81

Single Family Sold: 12

Low: $240,000

High: $950,000

Avg.: $473,133

Avg. Days on Market: 120

Expired Listings Single Famliy: 16

Low: $234,900

High: $1,350,000

Avg: $666,762

Avg. Days on Market: 202

EXPIRED LISTINGS: WHY DIDN'T YOUR HOME SELL?

CALL ME OR GO TO MY WEBSITE TO FIND OUT!

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

Manalapan NJ

732.567.2393

http://momouthoceanmls.com/LouTrillo

Marlboro, NJ Real Estate Market Report for Sept. 2008

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:38:44 -0500

The following are single family homes that are undercontract or sold in the month of September:

Single Family Under Contract: 54

Low: $253,950

High: $1,799,999

Avg.: $676,549

Avg Days on Market: 91

Single Family Sold: 17

Low: $365,000

High: $1,600,000

Avg.: $737,264

Avg. Days on Market: 74

Expired Listings Single Famliy: 18

Low: $27,000

High: $2,099,999

Avg: $687,689

Avg. Days on Market: 230

EXPIRED LISTINGS: WHY DIDN'T YOUR HOME SELL?

CALL ME OR GO TO MY WEBSITE TO FIND OUT!

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

Manalapan NJ

732.567.2393

http://yourhomewillsell.net

Freehold Boro New Jersey Real Estate Market report for Sept. 2008

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:27:03 -0500

The following are single family homes that are undercontract or sold in the month of September:

Single Family Under Contract: 13

Low: $192,000

High: $599,900

Avg.: $331,869

Avg Days on Market: 105

Single Family Sold: 5

Low: $248,000

High: $450,000

Avg.: $334,200

Avg. Days on Market: 38

Expired Listings Single Famliy: 12

Low: $179,990

High: $610,000

Avg: $332,858

Avg. Days on Market: 230

EXPIRED LISTINGS: WHY DIDN'T YOUR HOME SELL?

CALL ME OR GO TO MY WEBSITE TO FIND OUT!

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

Manalapan NJ

732.567.2393

http://yourhomewillsell.net

Manalpan, New Jersey market report for Sept. 2008

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:10:11 -0500

The following are single family homes that are undercontract or sold in the month of September:

Single Family Under Contract: 39

Low: $165,000

High: $1,299,900

Avg.: $601,232

Avg. Days on Market: 92

Single Family Sold: 12

Low: $206,000

High: $1,200,000

Avg.: $526,958

Avg. Days on Market: 79

Expired Listings Single Famliy: 30

Low: $180,000

High: $2,479,000

Avg: $902,137

Avg Days On Market: 212

EXPIRED LISTINGS: WHY DIDN'T YOUR HOME SELL?

CALL ME OR GO TO MY WEBSITE TO FIND OUT!

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

Manalapan NJ

732.567.2393

http://yourhomewillsell.net

Top Ten Reasons Your New Jersey Listing Expired

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:27:41 -0500

10) Ugly, Unkempt and overgrown landscaping: First impressions are important make sure you make one.

9)Exterior that is dirty, needs painting and repairs: The client is not even in the house and is already discounting the price!

8) A clutter , unkempt, smelly and not clean interior: You just scare a potential buyer or cost yourself mucho $$$

7) Minor repairs that can easily be taken care of: That's just lazy, and it annoys buyers

6) Bathrooms: Even if they are not updated keep them sparkling clean. You wouldn't eat in a restaurant with a dirty bathroom. Clients can't imagine themselves in a filthy home

5) Terms: Difficult terms make for difficult sales. I will guide you on how to make reasonable terms.

4) Location: A beautiful home on a busy street will affect the price of your home. A so-so house in a desirable location will help sell a home.

3) Exposure: Use a company and agent that uses today's most innovated ways in Marketing your home.

2) Agent:80% of buyers go to the Internet to find a home, yet most agent do not use this marketing tool beyond what the company supplies. I embrace the power of the Internet and use today's technology to market your home to potential buyers and buyer's agent.

1) Price: Overprice your home and you will be sitting on the market for a long time or until you expire again. Price your home right and you will get lots of interest & multiple offers. Keep it real or the market will reject you. Remember that the fair market value of your home is what a buyer or buyers are ready and willing to paid. It is all about Supply and Demand.

Expired Listings: why was your home rejected by the Market?

call or email me to find out

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

http://yourhomewillsell.net

732-567-2393

Marlboro,NJ Real Estate market Report for August 2008

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:46:06 -0500

The following are single family homes that are undercontract or sold in the month of August:

Single Family Under Contract: 50

Low: $134,900

High: $1,799,999

Avg.: $729,897

Single Family Sold: 41

Low: $93,000

High: $1,799,000

Avg.: $602,439

Avg. Days on Market: 95

Expired Listings Single Famliy: 17

Low: $50,500

High: $1,995,000

Avg: $686,423

EXPIRED LISTINGS: WHY DIDN'T YOUR HOME SELL?

CALL ME OR GO TO MY WEBSITE TO FIND OUT!

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

Manalapan NJ

732.567.2393

http://yourhomewillsell.net

Freehold Boro Real Estate Market Report for August 2008

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:29:21 -0500

The following are single family homes that are undercontract or sold in the month of August:

Single Family Under Contract: 13

Low: $209,000

High: $599,900

Avg.: $366,238

Single Family Sold: 5

Low: $240,000

High: $436,000

Avg.: $316,800

Avg. Days On Market: 161

Expired Listings Single Famliy: 6

Low: $192,000

High: $564,000

Avg: $335,800

EXPIRED LISTINGS: WHY DIDN'T YOUR HOME SELL?

CALL ME OR GO TO MY WEBSITE TO FIND OUT!

Louis Trillo

Prudential New Jersey Properties

Manalapan NJ

732.567.2393

http://yourhomewillsell.net

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Home for Rent in Freehold Boro, NJ

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:56:07 -0500

The following has been renovated or updated in the last 6 years: Siding, roof, windows, driveway, electrical, plumping, bathroom,doors, sheetrock, insulation, kitchen, fixtures. Walking distance to stores, close to mass transit. Full Basment and Full walk-up Attic. Nice private backyard. Possible 3rd bedroom in attic.
1.5 month sercurity water & sewer included, sleeps max of 4 people
732 786 9338
for more info go to:
http://affordablehomesinyourarea.net

Freehold Boro, NJ Home For Sale

Lou Trillo (Prudential New Jersey Properties) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:05:56 -0500

HOME IS SOLD IN AS IS CONDITION AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A HANDYMAN SPECIAL. BUT SELLER WILL RE-DO ROOF AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

List Price: $174,900

3 bedrooms 1 bath

http://affordablehomesinyourarea.net